Patricia Jimenez, MD

Career Journey

Patricia Jimenez, MD, is an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology. She is from Texas and earned her undergraduate degree at Rice University in history and her medical degree at UT Southwestern. She completed residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at UT Southwestern/Parkland Hospital and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) at Washington University. After completing fellowship, Dr. Jimenez returned to UT Southwestern with NIH funding as a Reproductive Scientist Development Program scholar with a focus on endometrial development. She joined the faculty at Washington University in 2017 and has been the REI fellowship program director since 2019.

Questions

1. Favorite part of your job?

I enjoy working with learners and trainees. Helping them develop and grow to meet their goals is very rewarding.

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2. How did you hear about SRI?

I learned about SRI during fellowship from my program director, Dr. Kelle Moley and attended my first meeting in 2010.

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3. What makes SRI your scientific home and how has it helped your career?

The meetings provide an opportunity for a wide range of topics in reproduction, there is something for everyone. Yet the meetings are small enough to not be overwhelming. I have been able to interact with top researchers and gain wonderful mentors.

 

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